1. be counted on to do sth. 指望某人做某事
They discovered that Wal-Mart couldn't be counted on to have the lowest price on some items.
他们发现,有些商品不能指望在沃尔玛能找到最低价格 。
2. be poised to 准备……
The company began selling the iPad in nine countries last month and is poised to launch it in nine more countries in July.
该公司上个月已经开始在九个国家销售这款iPad,还准备7月在另外九个国家发布 。
3. embark on sth. 开始;着手
But let me give you this advice as you embark on your journey here at Harvard.
在你们即将开始哈佛之旅之际,我想提出以下建议 。
4. make remarks on sth. 对……发表评论
It's impolite to make remarks on others' personal affairs.
对别人的私事说三道四是不礼貌的 。
adj. 慷慨的,大方的,自由主义的
n. 自